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Salt Lake City Police Announce Update on Emil Heineman's Accident as Investigation Is Launched

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Elias Adaime
January 14, 2025  (1:56 PM)
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We have an update regarding the car accident reported this morning involving Montreal Canadiens forward Emil Heineman.

The Salt Lake City police have just released an official statement, announcing that an investigation has been opened regarding the unfortunate incident.

An official statement from the Salt Lake City police regarding the accident involving Emil Heineman of the Montreal Canadiens

See the statement in question.

At 2:55 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025, SLC911 dispatch received information about a car crash involving a pedestrian near 200 East 500 South in Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake City police officers responded and began an initial investigation. Officers checked the area for the initial person who made the report, a passerby, and the pedestrian involved but officers could not locate either.

Later in the evening, officers received information from a nearby business, which reported having information likely associated with the crash. Officers learned the pedestrian was a Montreal Canadiens hockey team player.

The team identified the pedestrian as Emil Heineman and did not show any signs of serious injuries and was being attended to by team doctors.

SLCPD officers identified all parties involved in the crash.

The Utah Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

The SLCPD cannot release any additional details.

Salt Lake City Police

The TVA Sports channel has also published an article on the subject.

An excerpt from this publication:

«According to additional details provided by the Salt Lake City police, Heineman was struck by a car shortly before 3 PM (local time) and was treated by Canadiens' medical staff. Once again, there is no mention of a serious injury.» - TVA Sports

In any case, we wish young Heineman a speedy recovery, and we're very glad it wasn't worse. We're already looking forward to seeing him back in uniform.

He was having quite the rookie season before having to put it on pause.

Heineman, 23 years old, has amassed a solid 17 points, including 10 goals, in 41 games this season with the Canadiens.

More details to follow.

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